Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, IFC, GRI

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental Assessment
• Diversity and Equal Opportunity
• Local Communities
• Anti-corruption
• Compliance
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Permitting

Environmental Achievements

• Installed a windmill in Ebarghas, Niger, providing drinking water.
• Installed two solar systems powering water wells in Ebarghas and Madaouela, Niger.
• Rehabilitated classrooms and dormitories in Niger.
• Constructed a new laboratory at the Gougaram health center, Niger.
• Sponsored Barefoot College International’s Solar Project in Niger.
• Sponsored permaculture training in Muntanga, Zambia.
• Supplied maize and sorghum seeds to 145 households in Muntanga, Zambia.
• Replaced a damaged water tank at Syayumbu village, Zambia.
• Sponsored Community Health Assistants Training in Zambia.
• Constructed a nurse’s house at the Syamwiinga Clinic, Zambia.
• Donated solar systems to clinics in Zambia.
• Rehabilitated teacher accommodations at schools in Zambia.
• Constructed classroom blocks at Njame school, Zambia.
• Supplied solar systems to schools in Zambia.
• Sponsored vocational training for six students in Zambia.
• Sponsored adult literacy and numeracy education in Zambia.
• Provided essential gardening tools and solar lighting in Mali.
• Made contributions to the health clinic in Mali.
• Equipped local educational institutions with hygiene kits in Mali.
• Improved sanitation facilities in Mali.
• Offered job opportunities for residents in Mali.
• Refurbished school furniture and supplied equipment to the Health Centre in Mali.
• Added solar lamps in key community areas and provided boreholes in Mali.
• Supported market gardening by local women in Mali.

Social Achievements

• 100% local employment across all operations.
• Solar Mamas program in Niger empowering rural women.
• Adult education initiative in Zambia.
• Construction of clinics and schools in operating areas.
• Community engagement initiatives emphasizing education, health, and women's empowerment.

Governance Achievements

• Established anti-corruption training for all employees (except unskilled labor).
• Adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Adopted a policy on International Business Conduct.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Political instability in Niger following a military coup.
• Inflation.
• Potential impact of climate change (higher/lower rainfall or temperatures).

Mitigation Strategies

• Asset diversification.
• Focus on local employment and robust community relations.
• Comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan.
• Modifying designs to account for excessive rain or drought.
• Strategic hedging and cost control.
• Efficient project planning systems and regular communication.
• Appropriate employment and targeted skills training.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Due diligence of potential suppliers to ensure ESG compliance.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Higher/lower rainfall or temperatures

Opportunities

• Use of solar power generation at mine site
• Switching to Vertical dry milling (VeRo)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, IFC guidelines

Third-party Assurance: Self-Declared

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Social Achievements

• Efforts in ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce

Climate Goals & Targets

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: International Finance Corporation (IFC)